Autobianchi A112

Infobox Automobile


name = Autobianchi A112
manufacturer = Autobianchi
production = 1969–1986
predecessor =
successor = Autobianchi Y10
class = Supermini
platform =
body_style = 3-door hatchback
engine = 903 cc I4 OHV
965 cc I4 OHV
1050 cc I4 OHVcite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20050209015255/www.carsfromitaly.com/others/index.html |title=The Autobianchi information site |work=The Etceterini pages @ CarsFromItaly.com |accessdate=2006-08-03 "(accessed via the Wayback Machine)"]
transmission = 4-speed manual
5-speed manual
wheelbase = Auto mm|2038|1cite book | title= Auto-Modelle : Katalog - Motor-Presse-Jahres | publisher=Vereinigte Motor-Verlage Stuttgart | year=1970/71 | id=ISSN 0463-6589 |pages=24-25 ("technical data for 1970/71 models")]
length = Auto mm|3230
width = Auto mm|1480
height =
weight = Auto kg|670
aka = Lancia A112
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity=
related = Fiat 127
Zastava Koral
similar = Innocenti Mini
designer =

The Autobianchi A112 is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Autobianchi. It was developed using the mechanicals which subsequently underpinned the Fiat 127. It was introduced in 1969, as a replacement for the Bianchina, and was built until 1985, when it gave way for the more modern Lancia Y10. Over 1.2 million units were produced in Autobianchi's Milan factory.

The A112 was available only with a 3-door body. It had two OHV engines with 903 cc and 965 cc, capable of attaining 42 PS (31 kW) for the A112 Junior and 48 PS (35 kW) for the A112 Elite. This version featured higher-grade trimming and equipment, as well as a 5-speed gearbox, later in life.

The most interesting version was the A112 Abarth, introduced in 1971. It was prepared by the motorsports division of the Fiat Group, at first with the 965 cc engine, coupled to a sportive exhaust, a twin carburetor, a head with bigger valves (also OHV) and a different camshaft. In 1975, displacement was increased to 1049 cc, while power climbed from 58 PS (43 kW) to 70 PS (51.5 kW) at 6600 rpm, for a weight of only 700 kg (1540 lb). The 1975 model was also the first A112 to use a 5-speed manual gearbox. These changes turned the A112 into a nervous machine, much admired by young performance enthusiasts. The car was entered in various rallying events throughout Europe and even spawned a one-make Trophy.

Starting from 1982 this car was also badged as Lancia A112 and it was also marketed by Saab in Sweden alongside Saab-Lancia 600.

Generations

* Series of 1:1967 - 1972
* Series of 2:1972 - 1975
* Series of 3:1975 - 1977
* Series of 4:1978 - 1979
* Series of 5:1979 - 1982
* Series of 6:1982 - 1986 (sold also as Lancia A112)

References

External links

* [http://www.autobianchi.org/ita2/index.asp Registro Autobianchi]

ee also

* [http://www.a112abarthclub.org/ A112 Abarth Club Internation]
* [http://www.a112.co.uk/ Autobianchi A112 UK Site]
* [http://www.a112.de/ Autobianchi A112 homepage] De icon
* [http://www.ivc0707.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41/ An Israeli Autobianchi A112 photo album]